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Im so sorry, Casey, my link worker John said, sounding weary. I know this is probably the worst time I could ring you, but we desperately need someone to take a child tonight.

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This edited volume examines the social networks of older people in nine countries from a range of perspectives in order to determine the potential of informal support structures to deliver the bulk of care in today's society.

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Undoubtedly, this collection of essays on key states, charting the rise and fall of state welfare, examines a monumental 20th century event and will be of interest to scholars, researchers, and students involved with social welfare issues, as well as policy makers and concerned citizens.

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This text seeks to prepare counselors-in-training to better understand personal growth and self development. Its approach is designed to guide readers to better self-understanding through reviews of prevailing theory and through a series of excercises.

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A one-volume analysis and synthesis of four major aspects of the current housing crisis (financing, affordability, inadequate supply of lower-priced housing, discrimination, and displacement) providing for each area discussed background, review of alternatives and concrete proposals.

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After numerous infidelities and a messy break-up, a burnt-out attorney joins the Peace Corps to reform and redeem himself. He finds peace in the serene plains and mountains of Tanzania, teaching villagers to fish--until he becomes attached to one of his young charges who's about to undergo a barbaric ritual to please her fiance.

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How did hot-button issues develop How did these issues grow into passionately debated controversies within American society This series contains volumes which trace the historical roots and aspects of questions that Americans have found of compelling importance in shaping our way of life.

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The field of social policy has produced numerous academic studies, most of which either introduce social policy and welfare programs, or focus on advocacy strategy and tactics.

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Based on the presupposition that shelter is a basic human right in the world's richest, most advanced nation, the authors of these essays look more closely than others have yet done at the causes of the current low-income housing crisis and homelessness.

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Based on the presupposition that shelter is a basic human right in the world's richest, most advanced nation, the authors of these essays look more closely than others have yet done at the causes of the current low-income housing crisis and homelessness.

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"Originally published digitally in the United States by Byliner, Inc., in 2011"--T.p. verso.

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Examines the role of race and immigration in the development of the American social welfare system by comparing how blacks, Mexicans, and European immigrants were treated by welfare policies during the Progressive Era and the New Deal.

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An exploration of complex humanitarian emergencies and the evolving policies of the United States in responding to these emergencies. In addition, it examines the relationship of disaster response to U.S. foreign policy and national interest, and makes suggestions for improving relief strategies and systems for designing such strategies.

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In addition, Andrew Natsios examines the relationship of disaster response to U.S. foreign policy and national interest, and makes suggestions for improving both relief strategies and systems for designing those strategies.

To these issues Natsios brings his first-hand experience in numerous key positions.

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Exposes the broken Veterans Administration (VA) system that goes from the Washington boardroom to local treatment rooms to detail how all concerned - from the VA doctors to the vets themselves - compromise the VA system of medical care delivery and what needs to be done to make the necessary repairs.

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This book crosses international boundaries to explore contemporary child and family welfare practices. It traces the major changes and challenges in Western practice over the past decade, looks at evidence-informed practice, and focuses on the generic phases of the statutory process, including assessing risk and finding safe solutions.

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